Obscure Pastor

I am hitting "pause" on the podcast for now. Listen to the brief episode to hear why. You can catch up with me (Drew) at Koinos Community Church. You can follow us on Instagram or our Facebook page and you can see video content including our weekly worship gatherings on our YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening. I write at two small fish, and you can follow me on Instagram and or Twitter.

Drew Thurman is a planter with Renaissance, a decentralized micro church movement in the Boston, MA area. He's married to Breanna and father to  Annie and Dottie. His passions are reading, running, watching sports, and drinking great coffee. You can find Drew on Instagram or Twitter. Thanks for listening.  If you like the obscure pastor podcast, rate it and share it with a friend. Drew Carpenter writes at two small fish, and you can follow him on Instagram and or Twitter. Support the podcast with funding here. Support the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/JAndrew-Carpenter)

Joshua Nolt is the lead pastor at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church in Pennsylvania. He has a keen interest in spiritual formation and helping others recognize and receive the presence of God in all things. You can find Joshua on or Facebook Thanks for listening.  If you like the obscure pastor podcast, rate it and share it with a friend. Drew writes at two small fish and you can follow him on Instagram, and or twitter. Support the podcast with funding here. Support the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/JAndrew-Carpenter)

Jane Beachy is a pastor at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church in Pennsylvania. She is in a certification program to be a spiritual director, which we discuss at length in this episode. You can find Jane on Instagram or Facebook. Thanks for listening. If you like the obscure pastor podcast, rate it and share it with a friend. Drew writes at two small fish, and you can follow him on Instagram and or Twitter. Support the podcast with funding here.Here is the link for the Spiritual Direction for Beginners podcast episode Jane Mentions in our conversation. Support the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/JAndrew-Carpenter)

Tyler Jagen is the Lead Pastor at River Run Church in Choo-lee-OH-ta, Florida. He considers himself a journeyman pastor. There were lots of things he wanted to be in ministry when he grew up, but now he is content with saying "yes" to Jesus and letting Jesus dictate the journey. Tyler is married to Kimberly, and they have three kids. You can find Tyler on Instagram, Facebook or you can reach out via email. Thanks for listening. If you like the obscure pastor podcast, rate it and share it with a friend. Drew writes at two small fish and you can follow him on Instagram, and or twitter. Support the podcast with funding here.Support the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/JAndrew-Carpenter)

Ian has been a pastor for over 13 years and recently planted Ecclesia in Princeton, NJ. He writes on the intersections of the Bible, life, and culture at The Serener Bright. Ian is married to Courtney and they have four kids. You can follow Ian on Twitter. Thanks for listening. If you like the obscure pastor podcast, rate it and share it with a friend. Follow Drew writes at two small fish and you can follow him on Instagram, and/or Twitter. Support the podcast with funding here.Support the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/JAndrew-Carpenter)

Christina and her husband Luke are church planters at Plowshares BIC. She also serves as the Minister of Generational Discipleship with the Great Lakes Conference of the Brethren in Christ. Christina writes at www.refocusministry.org and is a contributing writer at D6 Family, ChurchLeaders.com, and Seedbed. You can follow her on FB: ReFocus Ministry and Twitter: @EmbreeChristina. Thanks for listening. If you like the obscure pastor podcast, rate it and share it with a friend. Follow Drew writes at two small fish and you can follow him on Instagram, and or twitter. Support the podcast with funding here.Support the show (https://account.venmo.com/u/JAndrew-Carpenter)

This is a conversation with Andrew Yakel who serves at Fee Fee Baptist Church in Bridgeton, MO. We talk Disney, Star Wars, and about Obscure pastor stuff. You can find Andrew on Instagram and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

Tim Amor serves at Summit Street Mennonite Church in Beatrice Nebraska. He is originally from Toronto so he is the first Canadian and Mennotie pastor to join me on the Podcast. You can find Tim on twitter @TimAAmor - which is where he and I originally connected. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation with Amy Strader, a pastor for two of my favorite people. I never spoke with Amy until we did this episode. She is a Pastor at Bozeman United Methodist Church in Montana. You can find Amy on Facebook and you can check out some videos she mentioned on the BUMC YouTube channel.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

In this installment, I am talking with Krista Dutt. She is the pastor for The Dwelling Place - Chicago, a unique church comprised of families whose loved ones are incarcerated. You can find her on Facebook.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This a message Carmen and I gave a few weeks ago at Koinos Community Church. The first time this husband and wife duo taught in this fashion. It was fun and rewarding. We hope you will enjoy it and learn a little something. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation with Todd Harmon. He co-pastors at Summit View BIC Church in New Holland, PA. He also is a co-owner of a Civil Engineering and Land Surveying company. Todd and I had a couple of pretty good laughs in this episode, which just adds to the fun I have conducting these interviews.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

Usually, Bryan is the one asking the questions, but not this time. Bryan serves as a pastor to pastors in the Atlantic Conference in the Brethren in Christ denomination. You can find him on Facebook or shoot him an email if you want to connect. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

Talking student ministry with my favorite youth pastor, Dan VanMatre. You can find Dan @highway712 and @danvan814 on Instagram or email him.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

I talked recently with Keith Miller. He is the founding and lead Pastor for Life Path Chuch in Newark, Delaware. You can find him on Facebook, the website linked above, and on Instagram.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation with Blake Henry. He is pursuing a Master's at FullerTheological Seminary and works with his wife Ericka who pastors The Holy District in Allentown, PA. He is also looking to be a proud papa in the Fall. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation with Ericka Henry. She is the Pastor of The Holy District in Allentown, PA. She is immersed in a neighborhood in the heart of Allentown and tells us of the experience and what she is discovering as she plants a different kind of church. You can find her on Facebook and the website linked above.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

I spoke with Kyle a few weeks ago and we talked about some challenges he has faced in ministry and some strategies he uses to make it through difficult times. He is the Lead Pastor at Spring Valley Church in Temple, Pennsylvania.You can find him on Facebook or his church's website. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

In this episode, I spoke with Dan Reiland. He is the Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He previously partnered with John Maxwell for 20 years, first as Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, then as Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at INJOY. You can connect with Dan and check out his latest book Confident Leader at DanReiland.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is part two of a conversation with Hank Johnson. Hank is the Lead Pastor at Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church in Pennsylvania. His ministry experience has been gleaned through serving at camps, community and youth centers, and in the social work field. You can find Hank on Instagram @hank259 and you can see sermons on YouTubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

Justin is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Belong Collective. He has been serving in ministry for more than 15 years and has a formidable blend of community service knowledge and experience. He is motivated and inspired to bridge gaps and create more spaces of belonging and acceptance. Justin also hosts the podcast Beyond Boundaries. You can find Justin on his Facebook or Instagram feeds @pastorjustindouglas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is part one of a conversation with Hank Johnson. Hank is the Lead Pastor at Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church in Pennsylvania. His ministry experience has been gleaned through serving at camps, community and youth centers, and in the social work field. In this episode, Hank talks about how we experience racial strife and how we engage with the issues. You can find Hank on Instagram @hank259 and you can see sermons on YouTubeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

More Interviews are coming soon. Stay tuned. If you would like to follow me, you can do so on Twitter or Instagram @drewcarpenter. You can also sign up for a weekly dose of encouragement at obscurepastor.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

I demonstrate another practice one can implement amid anxiety. It is also good just to find some peace and center on God.If you would like to follow me, you can do so on Twitter or Instagram @drewcarpenter. You can also sign up for a weekly dose of encouragement at obscurepastor.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This episode is a talk from a while back. Afterward, check out Orange Sky by Alexi Murdoch Right Here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a short one. I demonstrate a practice one can implement in the midst of a crisis.If you would like to follow me, you can do so on Twitter or Instagram @drewcarpenter. You can also sign up for a weekly dose of encouragement at obscurepastor.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This episode is a message I gave a while back. Probably, the best part is Claire performing at the beginning. I am curtailing the interviews for a few weeks as most pastors, like me, are learning to do our jobs quite differently now. If you would like to follow me, you can do so on Twitter or Instagram @drewcarpenter. You can also sign up for a weekly dose of encouragement at obscurepastor.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

In this installment, I talked with my long time friend, Jen Wilkin. She is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. She serves on the staff of The Village Church Flower Mound Campus. You can find her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram. To see her books and Bible study resources go to jenwilkin.net . Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

On this episode, Ryan Dunlevy and I talk about influence and obscurity. Ryan is the Community Life pastor at Crossroads Church in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. You can follow him on Facebook or Instagram @dozer042He writes at practicalleadership.meSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation I had with Heather Brickner who is the pastor and church planter of Branch and Vine in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania. We talked about her role and calling as a woman leading in ministry, what she does to stay centered and quite a few other interesting things.You can find Heather on Facebook or Instagram @heatherbrickner and you can check out her writing on Savoring Pace.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation with Jonathan Williams. Jonathan launched Forefront Brooklyn in 2012 and he is also dedicated to helping start other progressive Christian Churches. He is a writer who covers religion and spirituality, current trends, as well as inclusion and justice issues. He has also written a book, She’s My Dad: A Father’s Transition and a Son’s Redemption. Jonathan and his Dad’s Ted Talk has over 1.5 million viewsYou can find Jonathan on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation I had with Ryan Cagno who is the teaching Pastor at Encounter Church In Palmyra, PA. We discussed obscurity and his embrace of it. We also talked about the creative process for crafting a message and how the work itself is often the reward. You can Find Ryan on Facebook, which is his primary social media platform. You can listen to one of his sermons here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

In this episode I sat down with my co-pastor Tim Diehl. Our conversation ran the gamut from navigating church life in a polarized society to his dislike for cheese. Seriously though, it was a great conversation and, if you have half an hour, you should listen. You can find him on Facebook and the Koinos Website. You can subscribe to the Koinos Podcast to hear any of our Sunday messages. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is a conversation I had with J.R. Briggs who is not all that obscure, but has a heart for those of us who are. He has written some books, helps plant churches, and is the founder of Kairos PartnershipsHe also Began the Hall of Tyrannus Initiative and you can find out about that here He also cohosts the Monday Morning Pastor podcast You can find him on Twitter @jr_briggsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

In this episode I spoke with Meghan Hatcher. Meghan is Pastor of Community Engagement at Servant Church in Austin, Texas. We talked about faith and the lack thereof, the health implications of isolation and loneliness and her opting into obscurity as a good choice for her as a Jesus follower.You can find Meghan on the staff page on her church websitehttp://servantchurchaustin.orgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

In this episode I spoke with Mike Robertson. Mike is the pastor at Sanctuary Church in Austin, Texas. We talked about going from big church to small, about how being famous for a couple of people is good and the wonder of Brian Wilson. You can find Mike on Facebook (Austin) And he has a YouTube Channel: bit.ly/2vBOUL9Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

Shannon Davis and I talked about challenges she faces as an obscure woman in ministry and how she works to resolve those challenges. We discussed contentment and what inspires her and keeps her going. Find Shannon on the web https://www.shancheekdavis.com and then follow her on social media @shancheekdavisSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

This is the first episode of the Obscure Pastor Podcast. A podcast for all the pastors, ministers, directors, coordinators and other followers of Jesus who toil in obscurity.In this episode, Dave Hershey and I discussed the expectations around results , being content in the situations we find ourselves in and what it looks like to minister from who you are and not who others might think you ought to be. Find Dave on the web @dave_hershey on Instagram and Twitter and check out his blog https://dmlhershey.comSupport the Obscure Pastor Podcast through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastorSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)

Putting myself out there and hoping to gather all the obscure ones like me for an encouragement and ideas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/obscurepastor)